Two aging gunfighters in need of money come to an agreement to organize an actual showdown between them and sell tickets for it. The townsfolk is more than interested to see the "show".
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Title: A Gunfight (1971)
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| Kirk Douglas | ... | Will Tenneray | |
| Johnny Cash | ... | Abe Cross | |
| Jane Alexander | ... | Nora Tenneray | |
| Karen Black | ... | Jenny Simms | |
| Dana Elcar | ... | Marv Green | |
| Robert J. Wilke | ... | Marshal Tom Cater | |
| Keith Carradine | ... | The Young Gunfighter | |
| Eric Douglas | ... | Bud Tenneray | |
| Paul Lambert | ... | Ed Fleury | |
| Raf Vallone | ... | Francisco Alvarez | |
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James D. Cavasos | ... | Newt Hale |
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Philip L. Mead | ... | Kyle Briggs |
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George Le Bow | ... | Dekker |
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John J. Wallwork | ... | Toby Leach |
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Neil Davis | ... | Canbury |
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Will Tenneray and Abe Cross are two famous gunfighters who are getting old and need money. Cross tried his luck at gold prospecting but failed. Tenneray works at the local saloon where he capitalizes on his past fame to "sucker fools into buying drinks". The town expects them to become enemies and kill each other in a gunfight but the two aging gunfighters start liking one another. Desperate for money, Tenneray suggests to Cross to put on a show for the townsfolk and fight in an arena for money. The proceeds from the ticket sales would go to the winner of the gunfight. Both men like the idea of a paid show but hate the possibility of one of them killing the other. Written by nufs68
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It was the first time they sold tickets to a gunfight. Winner takes all. Widow takes the body. See more »Parents Guide:
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Abe Cross: Guess I know what your talkin' about. I worked a job myself before I went out prospectin' this last time.
Will Tenneray: Doin' what?
Abe Cross: Trick shootin'. Medicine show. 'Sides me, they had a midget and a tattooed feller.
Will Tenneray: [snorts] That says it better.
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Feature film debut of Eric Douglas, son of Kirk Douglas. See more »Goofs
[All goofs for this title are spoilers.] See more »Quotes
Will Tenneray: A job? Suckerin' fools to buy drinks? 'Cept I wear my pants on the outside I'm no different from Jenny you laid with last night.Abe Cross: Guess I know what your talkin' about. I worked a job myself before I went out prospectin' this last time.
Will Tenneray: Doin' what?
Abe Cross: Trick shootin'. Medicine show. 'Sides me, they had a midget and a tattooed feller.
Will Tenneray: [snorts] That says it better.
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Alternate Versions
On this film's second US network airing, ABC-TV cut it to fit into a 90-minutes-with-commercials time slot, excising the sub-plot about the businessman who bet on Tenneray only after Cross had assured him that nothing would happen. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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4 October 1971 (Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
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$2,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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I think I just enjoy this movie because of the actors. The story isn't the best and if you're looking for great art, go elsewhere. But, if you're a fan of Douglas and Cash and would like to see a few other notables on screen, sit back and enjoy the flick with a few beers.